Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure Announces Fitness Reviews of Judges Seeking a Recommendation for Reappointment as a Senior Judge of the District of Columbia[...]

This is to notify members of the Bar and the public that the Commission is reviewing the qualifications of the following judges of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and the Superior Court of the District of Columbia:

• Hon. John M. Steadman has requested a recommendation for reappointment as a Senior Judge to the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, upon expiration of his current term on October 17, 2024.

• Hon. Rhonda Reid Winston has requested a recommendation for reappointment as a Senior Judge to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, upon expiration of her current term on November 12, 2024.

• Hon. Robert I. Richter has requested a recommendation for reappointment as a Senior Judge to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, upon expiration of his current term on November 19, 2024.

The Commission invites members of the Bar, litigants, former jurors, interested organizations and members of the public to submit comments or any other information bearing on the performance and qualifications of Chief Judge Josey-Herring, Judge Broderick, and Judge Morin to continue their respective judicial service.

The cooperation of the community at an early stage will greatly aid the Commission in fulfilling its responsibilities. The identity of any person submitting materials will be kept confidential unless expressly authorized by the person submitting the information.

Comments may be submitted by September 30, 2024:

• In writing (a) by email to [email protected]; or (b) mailed to the Commission's office at: District of Columbia Commission of Judicial Disabilities and Tenure, 515 Fifth Street, NW, Room 246, Washington, DC, 20001.
• By online survey through the following Evaluation Survey link.
• Orally or in writing to the Commission's Executive Director Cheryl Bozarth at [email protected], Special Counsel Amy Conway-Hatcher, Esq. at [email protected], or to any individual member of the Commission.

If the comments or information pertain to a specific case, the Commission requests the case be identified by the case caption and include the identification of any relevant hearing dates or pleadings.

The members of the Commission are:

Hon. Colleen Kollar-Kotelly, Chairperson
Hon. Diane M. Brenneman, Ret., Vice Chairperson
Amy L. Bess, Esq.
Dr. Patrick G. Jackson
Ms. Nikki Sertsu
Mr. Thomas Fitton
William P. Lightfoot, Esq.

Up to date information can be found on the Commission's website at https://cjdt.dc.gov/page/evaluate-candidates.

Thank you in advance. Your support in this process is invaluable and greatly appreciated.

For more information, please contact the Commission's office at (202) 727-1363 or [email protected], or you may visit the Commission's website at | cjdt (dc.gov).

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